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>>>two high ranking
u.s. navy
officers are under investigation in a widening bribery scandal. nbc's kristen welker has the story for us tonight.

>> reporter: two high ranking
naval officers
, vice admiral ted branch and rear admiral bruce loveless, the director of
intelligence operations
, have had their access to
classified information
suspended and have been placed on temporary leave. in a statement, the navy says the decision was in connection with an ongoing
naval criminal investigative service
investigation into illegal and improper relations with
leonardfrancis
.
leonardfrancis
, known as fat
leonard
, owns a singapore based company that provides dockside service to navy warships.
federal prosecutors
have accused him of bribing navy officials. he allegedly showered them with cash, prostitutes and
lady gaga
tickets in exchange for business. vice admiral terry mcknight never met
francis
but said the businessman is well known.

>>he's bigger than life. comes across as, i can help you out. it appears he's done more than just try to help us out.

>> reporter: navy commander michael misiewicz was charged with accepting bribes. commander jose sanchez was accused of accepting money and a navy criminal investigator was accused of providing
francis
with details about the navy's investigation. they have all pleaded not guilty. the navy said there is no indication there was a breach of
classified information
by the two admirals. how concerned are you that u.s. secrets were given to a businessman?

>>i think what we are dealing with here is corruption and money, not treason or intelligence.

>> reporter: the navy emphasizes the two admirals are just facing allegations. they haven't been charged with a crime or violation. they still retain their rank and security clearances. lester?